American colonists felt they were subject to a tyrannical king. as a result, which of the following elements did they put into the declaration of independence?
a. grievances against the king and an announcement they would establish a republic based upon the consent of the governed
b. a bill of rights and an announcement they would establish a republic based upon the consent of the governed
c. an official request of the king for permission to allow them to govern themselves
d. a bill of rights and a method to establish three branches of government